Big Daddy Dog Recipes

HOISIN-GLAZED CORNISH HEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a very deep pot, bring enough oil to fill the pot by 2/3 of the way. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
• Add the hen slowly to the oil and fry for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Remove the hen from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
• Whisk together in a large bowl, the hoisin, honey, red pepper flakes, and the scallions. Brush mixture over the cooked hen on both sides and reserve the extra sauce for dipping.
• Place in oven for about 7 minutes. Take out. Flip over and brush reserved hoisin sauce on flipped side. Place in oven for another 7 minutes.

BIG DADDY PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix orange zest, sugar and coconut. Set aside.
• In large 2-quart dish or big martini glass start assembling parfait by layering granola, yogurt and then fruit, bananas, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Repeat until all is layered. Sprinkle coconut mix over fruit.
• In a large bowl, fold pineapple into whipped cream and put a scoop on top of each serving. Garnish with mint.

BIG DADDY'S SPICY BEEF PATTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brown the ground beef in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir together, and then add the jalapeno. Remove from the heat, and add the bread crumbs and the beef broth. Stir well to combine and set aside to cool completely.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, curry powder and water. Set aside.
• On a work surface, flatten the pie crusts and cut out 3-inch rounds using a cookie cutter.
• Add a hearty tablespoon of the beef mixture onto each round. Fold over and press the edges with your fingers. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer the patties to a baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Arrange on a serving platter and serve.